Olecranon Bursitis

definition

inflammation of bursal sac

septic bursitis

nearby wound or cellulitis

presentation

painful; unexplained origin possible recent trauma or related medical condition sxs: warmth, redness, swelling, fever

chronic bursitis

repeated bursitis episodes; may be secondary to gout, pseduogout, or DM

aseptic bursitis

trauma or sustained pressure

treatment: chronic

activity modification, medication, cortisone injection, aspiration, elbow padding

3 types

aseptic septic chronic

how fast does aseptic and septic resolve?

aseptic: quickly septic: may take up to 40 days for recovery

treatment: aseptic

aspiration

treatment: septic

aspiration + antibiotics